Vegetable Pakoras Recipe

Name: Vegetable Pakoras
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup gram flour (besan or garbanzo bean); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons melted ghee; vegetable oil (for deep frying); 2 medium onions, sliced into thin rings; 8 -10 small spinach leaves, washed and patted dry; 2 medium potatoes, parboiled and thinly sliced; tamarind chutney (for dipping) (optional); coriander chutney (for dipping) (optional); hot onion relish (for dipping) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup gram flour (besan or garbanzo bean)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
2 green chilies, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons melted ghee
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
2 medium onions, sliced into thin rings
8 -10 small spinach leaves, washed and patted dry
2 medium potatoes, parboiled and thinly sliced
tamarind chutney (for dipping) (optional)
coriander chutney (for dipping) (optional)
hot onion relish (for dipping) (optional)

1
Mix together the gram flour, salt, cayenne in a bowl; add the water stirring to make a thick batter.
2
Stir until thick and smooth, adding just a touch more water if you need it; allow the batter to sit for about 1/2 hour before using it.
3
Before dipping the vegetables, stir the chopped chilies, the cilantro, and the ghee into the batter, mixing well.
4
Heat oil and coat vegetable pieces thickly with batter.
5
Carefully drop coated vegetables into hot oil and cook until crisp and golden; remove from oil and drain on paper toweling.
6
Serve warm with chutneys such as tamarind and coriander chutney and hot onion relish.

220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup gram flour (besan or garbanzo bean), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Pakoras falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetable Pakoras

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